Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 1 year old. Recently, she has been scratching her ears and saying they are itchy. In the morning, there was some yellow earwax coming out. Additionally, she has been experiencing some low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat otitis media with pus discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. Additionally, local treatments can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for children. If the ear pain is severe, pain relief medications can be given appropriately. If the child also has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child experiences serious conditions such as a tympanic membrane perforation, immediate medical treatment is required. At the same time, it is also important to ensure the child has a reasonable diet and sleep schedule to help the illness recover as soon as possible.